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Alumni Newsletter

February 2025

SHU Alum, read the latest in SHU alumni news, events, philanthropic initiatives, university updates and more.


The SHU Young Alumni Council is a dedicated group of young alumni leaders who come together to represent, engage and connect with recent graduates of the University from the past 10 years. As young alumni make up a significant percentage of the SHU Alumni population, the work of this council is important to strengthen the involvement of graduates from the last decade.

We seek young alumni from all majors, involvement areas, geographical regions and backgrounds. If you are interested in joining the Young Alumni Council please email alumni@sacredheart.edu.


Recent News

Karl E. Minges, Ph.D., MPH, has been appointed the new dean of the College of Health Professions. In his role at Sacred Heart, Minges will be responsible for managing, supervising and evaluating the programs and personnel within the college. Read more


In honor of Black History Month, Sacred Heart's Multicultural Center and Black Student Union held it's fourth annual Black Love Gala in recognition of Black Love Day, a holiday that celebrates love, healing, and unity within the Black community.

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This Valentine's Day, SHU Alumni shared their stories of love and friendship. Even though each couple’s story is unique, Sacred Heart played a special role in each of their stories. Read more

ICYMI: Alumni Virtual Meeting & Town Hall

On February 12, we held our inaugural Alumni Virtual Meeting & Town Hall. The program highlighted ways alumni can get involved, shared exciting updates about ongoing projects at SHU and discussed how SHU is still here for you! Be sure to check out the recording! Watch here

Upcoming events
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SHU in Florida: St. Patrick's Day Parade Watch Party
Saturday, March 15
Join us at Bar Tulia to experience the excitement of one of Florida’s largest St. Patrick’s Day parades. Grab a spot and enjoy the celebration with fellow Pioneers.

SHU in Florida: Boston Red Sox at New York Yankees
Tuesday, March 18
Join us at Steinbrenner Field for baseball’s fiercest rivalry during this spring training game.

Alumni Easter Celebration & Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 5
Registration opens March 5
This annual event is sure to be an egg-cellent time! Enjoy breakfast, family friendly activities, and a spirited egg hunt.

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Pioneer Scholarship Gala
Saturday, April 26
Join us for this special evening as we raise funds for Sacred Heart students in their pursuit of higher education.

Save the Dates

  • Alumni Service Week
    April 7-12
  • 36th Annual Pioneer Open
    Monday, June 9

Upcoming Shows at SHU Community Theatre

Red Hot Chilli Pipers | March 13
It’s Bagpipes. It’s Rock. It’s Bagrock. AC/DC meets the poet Robert Burns. Where rock anthems sit comfortably alongside the great tunes from the glens and the mountains of Scotland.

Dervish | March 14
Described by the BBC as “an Icon of Irish Music,” Dervish have a line-up which includes some of Ireland’s finest traditional musicians, fronted by one of the country’s best-known singers, Cathy Jordan.

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Adam Fuller Resize

Congratulations to Adam Fuller '98 for joining the Los Angeles Chargers coaching staff as the new safeties coach. Fuller, a former football captain at SHU, spent the last five seasons at Florida State University as their defensive coordinator and now makes the jump to the National Football League. Read more

Congratulations to Jenna Hofmann '22 for being named Miss Connecticut USA! Jenna will represent Connecticut at the Miss USA pageant later this year. Read more

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SHU Athletics - Upcoming Events

The regular season is winding down for our winter sports with playoffs and tournament action right around the corner!

The countdown to Reunion & Alumni Weekend is on! Join us this June 20-22 for a weekend packed with fun, fresh experiences and the opportunity to rediscover campus and catch up with fellow Pioneers!

Make sure to update your contact information so you don't miss out on any updates about the weekend's activities.

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